IT Project Manager

IT Project Manager Job Purpose Summary

The incumbent is primarily responsible for managing, coordinating and monitoring a portfolio of IT projects from initiation to closing and ensuring that these projects are delivered on schedule as per the strategy plan.

• Manage assigned portfolio of projects in accordance with the IT Project Management methodology to ensure successful execution of the project as measured by set goals and customer satisfaction.
• Build and maintain strong and effective relationship with all other related departments and units to achieve the successful project completion.
• Build effective communications and manage vendor engagements to ensure contractual obligations are met at both ends.
• Coordinate between various departments within IT to ensure the progress of the ongoing projects.
• Provide timely and accurate information to the external and internal auditors and the Compliance function as and when required.
• Ensure protection and security of project and other information from any unauthorized access within the overall security policy of the Group.
• Ensure high standards of confidentiality to safeguard commercially sensitive information.
• Identify areas for professional development of self and act to enhance professional development.

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Certification in Project Management (PMI).
• MBA or Masters Degree is a plus.
• Minimum 8 years experience in managing IT projects in banking and financial services.
• Training courses and certification in systems technology, management and banking is a plus.

• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, decision-making and financial management skills.
• Self-driven with well-developed leadership, motivational and team-building skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability and willingness to learn and adapt.

• The referenced position will be based in Qatar.